The New York Times

Photo Editor & Operations Coordinator, NYT Wirecutter

New York, NY · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$85kDetected 1 day ago

PhotoshopLogisticsPhotographyLeadership

About the role

It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries.
It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination.
And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.

Schedule Store and editorial shoots, manage calendars, and ensure photographers have the time and information they need to execute.
Manage studio time and resources so Store and editorial priorities are balanced and predictable.
Partner with editors and designers to select images, shape visual narratives, and maintain quality and consistency across Store PDPs, collections, and editorial features.
Own day-to-day post-production and asset management:
Manage asset delivery for cross-functional partners, ensuring the right files reach the right teams.
Partner with marketing, commerce, and product on asset needs:
Document cross-team workflows (from brief to shoot to deployment) so non-editorial partners understand how to request, use, and find Store visuals.
Create and maintain checklists, templates, and process documentation that make Store shoots more predictable and efficient.
Perform related work as assigned.
To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

3-5 years of experience in photo editing, photo operations, or a related visuals role within an editorial, ecommerce, or media environment.
Proficiency with Photoshop, along with familiarity with asset management and file organization best practices.
The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities, with project-management and organizational skills.
3+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional partners, such as editors, designers, marketing, commerce, and product teams.
As well as an ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically across those groups.
Familiarity with studio operations, including scheduling, basic equipment knowledge, and working with photographers and stylists.
A deep interest in Wirecutter's mission and a commitment to upholding our standards for independence, rigor, and service journalism in all Store and editorial visuals.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
We're excited to learn more about you and your experience.
If you're an Engineering candidate, we'll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

$75,316.80 - $85,316.80 USD
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company.

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Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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